I'm going to be honest, Santiago is not the easiest place to find organic, vegan food. Unlike it's neighbor Peru, Santiago does not pride itself on many national cuisines nor does it grow top quality produce. Sadly enough the country has opened its doors to highly processed refined sugars and grains. White bread, white sugar, meat, and (scarce) conventional produce haunt the city streets of Chile's capital.

I never let this stop me from traveling though! I scoured Santiago for my favorite restaurants with vegan (and sometimes) organic options and managed to find some staples during my stay. Some of which I would even be happy to find in the states. These are mostly centered around the barrio I was living in - Santa Lucia. So don't go hungry in Santiago - Eat here :)

2. Cebicheria Constitucion

What: Peruvian restaurantWhere: Patio Bellavista in BellavistaGo for: Lunch or dinnerOrder: A beautifully bright green salad with the vegetarian cebiche mixed in - yum! A perfectly complete mealPros: In a lively area, cute restaurant, fibrous foods, great to bring anyone, moderately pricedCons: Not organic as far as I know

3. Quitral

What: Gourmet diningWhere: Barrio LastarriaGo for: DinnerOrder: Ensalada de camarones - a veggie packed salad with shrimp and side of lima beansPros: In a great neighborhood, beautiful, good for everyone, awesome service, moderately pricedCons: Not organic, not many 100% vegan options

4. El Arbol

What: CafeWhere: ProvidenciaGor for: Lunch or breakfastOrder: Green salad with quinoaPros: Organic, vegan, inexpensiveCons: Skip the juice/smoothie bar as they are no good, grains are unsoaked

5. Zenzero

What: Organic vegan GelatoWhere: Patio Bellavista in BellavistaGor for: DessertOrder: Nocciola zero with Choccolate zero (vegan hazlenut with vegan chocolate) - be sure to get a "zero" ice creamPros: Has vegan ice cream, organic, free of refined sugars, great location and right next to Cebicheria ConstitucionCons: Addicting! Not all flavors are vegan so be sure to check by asking "Cual son sin lacteos?"

6. Les Miserables, Taqueria Mexicana

What: Mexican taco shopWhere: BellavistaOrder: Tacos do Champinones (vegetarian mushroom tacos) on **gluten free tortilla**Pros: Quick, easy, inexpensive, vegan, clean, central locationCons: not organic, must ask for gluten free tortilla, they heat the veggies on the same grill as the meat (ugh!) so ask them to wipe it down prior. If you are hard-core vegan I would avoid. Salads are terrible.